I get mine from blankapparel.ca but I'm in canada. You probably want to get something from a local supplier. If you are printing discharge you will need %100 cotton shirts. I've used next level 3600, bella canva 3001, and gildan softstyle 64000.
The film positives (acetate) and the emulsion (coating) are both available from screen printing suppliers. I get mine here in Canada from a place called Green Galaxy in Toronto. Search the internet for "screen printing supplies near me" and you should find something. They are also available from Amazon, but might be more expensive than if sourced elsewhere.
I've only seen a couple videos of people using them. I don't get it. Looks like a lot of work, having to stretch a new screen every time, what If you've got a 10 color press? There may be benefits I'm not seeing but it just looks like a much harder way to make screens. If you have the money I think a CTS or similar is the way to go, but only if you have the volume.
@@RichardThompsonCA lol, the Goccopro printers are a CTS technology in that it transfers a digital image directly into a thermal mesh vs the analog method of curing an emulsion using an already created image. I’d love to see you demo the technology, having a screen burned and sent to you wouldn’t cost much.
@@bigdap100 But what happens when you're done with the screen? Do you have to cut it out and remesh it, or can you wash it out with emulsion remover? The videos I watched weren't really clear on that part. I only print small quantities of shirts, so it seems like an awful lot of equipment and expense.
@@RichardThompsonCA the screens are disposable...I use a Goccopro100 and a 120 mesh that stretches to about 12x22 on a reusable high tension frame. I’m literally brand new to screen printing so I can’t tell you much with absolute certainty but I would be thrilled to get your input on this process and how it could be improved. I could sponsor a few screens for you if you’re interested.
@@RichardThompsonCA a 12 X 22 screen of 120 mesh is around $8.00. You can discard it when you’re done or keep it if you clean it and keep dust off of it.
I'm not sure, I don't know any other printers 😄. It might be different with plasticharge vs water based discharge. I don't use plastisol so I can't say. Also an average shop who is printing a large quantity of the same design for a client would probably just tell them to wash before wearing. I'm only printing my designs for my brand so I will definitely wash them, I don't want people complaining because they got a rash or something 😄
If you print with discharge ink and have any tips or tricks, leave them in the comments.
A t-shirt for a 'Testicle Festival' printed with white discharge ink. Perfect.
Good afternoon I have a question which brand of black t-shirts I buy to print the design. Do you have a link?
I get mine from blankapparel.ca but I'm in canada. You probably want to get something from a local supplier. If you are printing discharge you will need %100 cotton shirts. I've used next level 3600, bella canva 3001, and gildan softstyle 64000.
Can you expand on the acetate film and coating? Where can one get some?
The film positives (acetate) and the emulsion (coating) are both available from screen printing suppliers. I get mine here in Canada from a place called Green Galaxy in Toronto. Search the internet for "screen printing supplies near me" and you should find something. They are also available from Amazon, but might be more expensive than if sourced elsewhere.
@@RichardThompsonCA Thanks, I'll check it out. Convenient, as I'm in Toronto. :)
Rich what’s your opinion on the thermal mesh stencil makers like Riso Goccopro Printers like the 100, QS200, and QS2536?
I've only seen a couple videos of people using them. I don't get it. Looks like a lot of work, having to stretch a new screen every time, what If you've got a 10 color press? There may be benefits I'm not seeing but it just looks like a much harder way to make screens. If you have the money I think a CTS or similar is the way to go, but only if you have the volume.
@@RichardThompsonCA lol, the Goccopro printers are a CTS technology in that it transfers a digital image directly into a thermal mesh vs the analog method of curing an emulsion using an already created image.
I’d love to see you demo the technology, having a screen burned and sent to you wouldn’t cost much.
@@bigdap100 But what happens when you're done with the screen? Do you have to cut it out and remesh it, or can you wash it out with emulsion remover? The videos I watched weren't really clear on that part. I only print small quantities of shirts, so it seems like an awful lot of equipment and expense.
@@RichardThompsonCA the screens are disposable...I use a Goccopro100 and a 120 mesh that stretches to about 12x22 on a reusable high tension frame.
I’m literally brand new to screen printing so I can’t tell you much with absolute certainty but I would be thrilled to get your input on this process and how it could be improved.
I could sponsor a few screens for you if you’re interested.
@@RichardThompsonCA a 12 X 22 screen of 120 mesh is around $8.00.
You can discard it when you’re done or keep it if you clean it and keep dust off of it.
Do you think a lot of printers actually wash the shirts when using discharge? Great video by the way you have a great set up
I'm not sure, I don't know any other printers 😄. It might be different with plasticharge vs water based discharge. I don't use plastisol so I can't say. Also an average shop who is printing a large quantity of the same design for a client would probably just tell them to wash before wearing. I'm only printing my designs for my brand so I will definitely wash them, I don't want people complaining because they got a rash or something 😄